According to Brym and Lie,credential inflation is fueled by:

A) the increasing technical requirements of many jobs
B) professionalization
C) both of these choices
D) neither of these choices

Credential Inflation

refers to the growing demand for higher educational qualifications for jobs that previously required less formal education, leading to an escalation in the educational requirements for employment.

Technical Requirements

Specifications or criteria defined by developers or stakeholders that outline the technical needs a project or product must meet.

Professionalization

The process of developing or elevating an occupation to a higher status by establishing formal criteria, standards, and ethics.